Westmeath will see the highest level of funding granted.
Over €1.8mis to be given in funding spread across 22 midlands community groups.
€741,000 , the highest in the region, is going towards projects in Westmeath, while in organisations Offaly will see €702,000 in funding and €385,000 is headed towards Laois.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced €16m for projects across the country under the Community Recognition grants.
The aim of the grants are to make the towns more vibrant and enhance the quality of life for tourists and residents.
Welcoming the news, Minister for Enterprise and Longford Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Peter Burke says "It’s about giving back and saying ‘thank you’ to communities for what they do week-in, week-out."
Full list of recipients:
WESTMEATH (7)
Mullingar - Youth Work Midlands New dressing rooms, disability toilet and storage unit to facilitate use of amenities, pitches in the area - €130,000
Mullingar - Restoration of Ennell Community House - €100,000
Moate - Action Group Conversion of Old Fire Station to a Community Office - €150,000
Kinnegad - Phase 2 of Kinnegad Boreen Bradach Looped Walk - €130,000
Moate - Midlands Amenity Park new outdoor covered area - €55,000
Athlone - Enhancement of Shannon Banks Nature Trail Canal Walkway - €66,000
Athlone - Regional Sports Centre Playground refurbishment works - €100,000
LAOIS (4)
€150,000 for St. Mary’s Hall, Portlaoise has been allocated to repair the roof of the building.
€100,000 for acquisition of land in Mountmellick for community use by Laois County Council.
€70,000 for Ballylinan GAA for the development of a community walking track.
€65,000 for Clochar Community Centre, Rathdowney to develop a community and event space for groups.
OFFALY (11)
Birr - Birr Community Development Centre CLG Birr Leisure Centre Plant Room Upgrade €87,000
Birr - Birr Playground Birr Town Playground Upgrade €80,000
Banagher - Banagher Playground Banagher Marina Public Playground Upgrade €50,000
Banagher - Offaly West Community Enterprise Society Limited Crank House, Banagher Roof & Energy Upgrade €50,000
Banagher - West & South Offaly Community Network (CLG) Homefix Service Transport - Purchase of 2 vans €50,000
Edenderry - Edenderry Golf Club Edenderry Golf Club Mower Upgrade €65,000
Geashill - Geashill Community Upgrade to Geashill Community Basketball Court €60,000
Tullamore - Esker Arts Esker Arts Toilet Upgrade €70,000
Tullamore - Tullamore Harriers AC Tullamore Harriers Stadium Upgrade €50,000
Tullamore - Tullamore MD - Connolly Park Community Playground Connolly Park Playground Upgrade €80,000
Tullamore Tullamore Town Park Playground Upgrade Tullamore Town Park Playground Upgrade €60,000
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